A lot of the time I am making one-offs so I use the machine in semi-manual mode. I use the MPGs (500 line encoders with proper hand wheels) and mix in MDI moves as needed. This gives the 'hands on' approach of a manual with the quick, accurate positioning of a CNC. Currently I have to keep switching between manual and MDI modes. I use Mach on my mill and the mix of MDI and manual is pretty seamless, though the MPG response isn't nearly as sharp as EMC.
Les Chris Radek wrote: > It already does to some extent. If you are typing an MDI and get to > the end and realize you forgot to turn on the spindle, you can poke > F9 and the spindle comes on, and then hit enter to execute the MDI. > > If this isn't what you mean, give more details? > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Register Now for Creativity and Technology (CaT), June 3rd, NYC. CaT is a gathering of tech-side developers & brand creativity professionals. Meet the minds behind Google Creative Lab, Visual Complexity, Processing, & iPhoneDevCamp as they present alongside digital heavyweights like Barbarian Group, R/GA, & Big Spaceship. http://p.sf.net/sfu/creativitycat-com _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
